Bimota KB4 RC vs KTM RC 8C: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Bimota KB4 RC (2023) and the KTM RC 8C (2023-2024), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Bimota KB4 RC 140.5 hp, KTM RC 8C 133.1 hp.
- Torque: Bimota KB4 RC 111 Nm, KTM RC 8C 98.1 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Bimota KB4 RC (2023)140.5 (best)
- KTM RC 8C (2023-2024)133.1
Torque Nm
- Bimota KB4 RC (2023)111 (best)
- KTM RC 8C (2023-2024)98.1
Weight kg
- Bimota KB4 RC (2023)194
- KTM RC 8C (2023-2024)142
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2023 Remove |  2023-2024 · 890 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2023 | 2023-2024 |
| Engine | 1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches), In-line four, four-stroke, Injection. 4 x 38 mm throttle bodies | two-cylinder online , 4 strokes Injection Ø 48 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 889 cc 135 ch (133.10 hp) to 11,000 rpm 10 mkg to 8,250 rpm |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,043 cc | 889 cc |
| Power | 140.5 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest | 133.1 hp @ 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 111 Nm @ 8,000 rpmBest | 98.1 Nm @ 8,250 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Wet, multi-disc, Chain (final drive) | 6 stage gearbox , manual - shifter as standard Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 194 kg (wet) | 142 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 820 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 19.5 LBest | 16 L |
| Front suspension | Öhlins front fork FG R and and T 43 NIX30 | Telehydraulic upside-down forks Ø 43 mm WP Apex / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment |
| Rear suspension | Aluminum alloy Swingarm billet with Öhlins ttX 36 | WP Apex monoshock / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment |
| Brake system | Not available | Not available |
| Front brake | Double disc, 320 mm | 2 Brembo discs Ø 290 mm (11.42 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 220 mm | 1 disc Ø 230 mm (9.06 in), single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-Z17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 190/50-ZR17 | 180/60-17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.